The GP-5 gas mask bag is not merely a piece of equipment. It's a tangible link to a significant era in history. Associated with the Soviet-era GP-5 gas mask, it symbolizes the tensions and fears of the Cold War period.
- Crafted from durable canvas material, the bag was designed with functionality and practicality in mind. Its adjustable shoulder straps ensured comfortable carrying. Allowing wearers to transport their gas masks with ease.
- The bag's multiple compartments provided organized storage for essential components, from filters to spare parts. This ensured that wearers could access their gas masks swiftly in times of need, whether for drills, emergencies, or potential exposure situations.
- Beyond its practical utility, the GP-5 gas mask bag holds a certain cultural significance. It has appeared in various forms of media, contributing to its recognition and nostalgia among enthusiasts and collectors.
However, it's essential to recognize the limitations of the GP-5 gas mask and its associated bag. While they offer insights into past military technology, they may not provide adequate protection against modern chemical or biological threats.
Nevertheless, the GP-5 gas mask bag remains a tangible artifact of a bygone era, serving as a reminder of the uncertainties and preparations of the Cold War. Whether displayed as a historical artifact or utilized for reenactments, its presence sparks conversations and reflections on the past and the present.
New (Surplus)
In our condition standards, New (Surplus) stands for items that are originally issued to military personnel but weren’t used before.
In most cases, the military issues spare items for everything they can, in case soldiers must have to change their lost or damaged pieces of equipment or clothing. After 2-4 years (depending on the country) after issuing equipment to personnel, the military changes them to new ones to renew main and spare personnel equipment, even if spare ones weren’t used at all, so that is how unused military quality items comes to our warehouse.
Expected condition issues:
- Warehouse odor (long storage).
- Dust marks (long storage).
- Items will come with our packaging.
ATTENTION!
- „Expected issues“ - might appear on 1 of 10 items.
- „Rare issues” - might appear on 1 of 50 items.
- Written condition issues don‘t mean that items must have them.
PLEASE TAKE A NOTE!
Most photos of our products are made by us, so images also should be guided to determine item conditions more accurately.
Also, we advise checking the last listing images as mostly they show the most damaged items in stock and what you may expect in the worst.
- BRAND : Military Surplus
- ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION : Original
- MANUFACTURE COUNTRY : Russian Federation
- VINTAGE : Yes
- TYPE : Bag
- STYLE : Shoulder bag
- COLOR : Khaki
- MATERIAL : Cotton blend
- HANDLE/STRAP MATERIAL : Canvas
- DIMENSIONS : 37x22 cm / 14.6x8.6 in
- PRODUCT WEIGHT : 128g
- CLOSURE : Buckle
